Page 1: ...UAL E4 3000 FR MMER E4 3000 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this u...
Page 2: ...contains information that should be acted upon to prevent seri ous bodily injury CAUT ON A statement preceded by the word CAUTION contains information that should be acted upon to prevent me chanical...
Page 3: ...r attachments NEVER extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical Keep it free of loose vegeta tion mud etc ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with...
Page 4: ...appropriate cutting attachment shield is correctly installed Figure 2 Safety Labe s Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounc...
Page 5: ...ransmission type Automatic centrifugal clutch w bevel gear EPA Emission Compliance Period Category A The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label located on the engine indi...
Page 6: ...Mounting Bracket Assembly and Adjustments Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play E4 3000 The throttle lever free play should be ap proximately 3 161 4 inch 4 6 mm See Figure 6 Make sure that the throttle lev...
Page 7: ...socket head screws See Figure 9 3 Tighten the four socket head cap screws to secure the cutting attachment shield WARN NG NEVER operate the unit without the cutting attachment shield installed and ti...
Page 8: ...proved mixing oils can lead to excessive carbon deposits m Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher m Mix all fuel with a 2 cycle aipcooled mix ing oil that meets or e...
Page 9: ...irmly with your left hand use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt then pull quickly to start the engine Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstr...
Page 10: ...e preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field Checking Unit Condition NEVER operate the unit with the cut ting attachment shield or other protective devices removed WARN NG A cutting attachm...
Page 11: ...when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation m Manual The operator indexes line man ually with the grass trimmer stopped m Fixed The operator must stop the unit and add new...
Page 12: ...tage air filter equipped on all E4 engines dust and dirt could also move through the en gine decreasing engine life increasing valve wear and the need for more frequent valve ad justments To keep your...
Page 13: ...t from the cylinder fins II Remove the cutting attachment cutting attachment holder and gear shaft collal Remove the filler plug from the side of the gear case and press new grease into the gear case...
Page 14: ...quirements for electro magnetic compliance _MC 6 Turn engine over several times and re turnthe to TDC compression Recheck with proper feeler gauge to make sure clearance adjustment did not change as a...
Page 15: ...stall the spark plug II Before storing the unit repair or replace any worn or damaged parts II Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thoroughly with soap and water Let dry an...
Page 16: ...o 0 024 0 028 inch 0 6 1 7ram Restart Replace the plug with an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range Set spark plug electrode gall to 024 028 inch 0 6 7 ram Possib...
Page 17: ...restart Refuel See page 10 Replace fuel filter rain replace with clean fuel See page 10 Clean and replace spark plug tighten tile terminal Replace tile ignition unit Consult with an authorized servici...
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Page 20: ...sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this owners manual Shindaiwa Corporation recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine...
